Fizzy Chicken with Rice & Lemon Vinaigrette
Category: Poultry Dishes
Serves: 2
Ingredients
For the Vinaigrette:
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp canola oil
For the Chicken and Rice:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 5oz each)
- Sea salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup dry converted brown rice
- 2 Tbsp wheat-free flour
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- 1/4 cup club soda
- 1 1/2 tsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Combine lemon juice, chives, honey, and Dijon in a bowl. Drizzle in 2 Tbsp. oil, whisking constantly until mixture is thoroughly combined.
- Trim chicken breasts of fat, then season with sea salt and pepper. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions.
- Dredge chicken in flour; sauté in 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until golden, about 2 minutes. Flip chicken; sauté 1 minute more.
- Deglaze pan with club soda, reduce heat to medium, and pepper flakes. Cover and simmer until liquid is syrupy, about 5 minutes; turning chicken to coat. Keep chicken warm over low heat.
- Combine cooked rice with Parmesan and another 1 1/2 tsp. butter. Serve chicken breasts with lemon vinaigrette and Parmesan rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 642, Fat 36g, Cholesterol 123mg, Carbohydrates 41g, Sodium 257mg, Fiber 0g, Protein 40g